Mayo Clinic Minute – Radiation therapy for cancer pain relief

Patients with cancer have another tool in their toolbox for managing pain. Palliative radiation therapy is an effective option for relieving body aches associated with cancer. Dr. Adam Holtzman, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains how innovation is improving radiation therapy. ____________________________________________ FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic News…

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Mayo Clinic Minute – The right way to talk with someone who has cancer

The holidays are a joyous occasion for most people. But for someone with cancer or other serious illness, it can be a time of overwhelming anxiety and fear. And as family and friends get together, it’s important to show that you care without coming across as insensitive. Lynne Vitagliano, a clinical social worker at Mayo…

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